How Leadership Is Being Rewritten, One Electric Car at a Time
Today on Leap Forward, we welcome Linda Jackson, a seasoned automotive expert who has recently retired after a remarkable career in the industry. Linda offers a unique perspective on the seismic shifts in the automotive world, from an unplanned start with a holiday job at Jaguar to her later role as CEO of Citroen and Peugeot. She discusses the industry's focus on electrification, autonomous technology, and evolving car ownership, and why she thinks the next decade will see more changes than the previous forty years.
00:00
Linda Jackson clarifies her recent retirement.
03:34
Japanese manufacturers' influence on European car quality.
07:43
The shift to automatic transmissions and the pleasure of driving electric vehicles.
12:32
European legislation as the primary driver for electrification.
16:25
The need for different regional solutions and a less "dogmatic" industry approach.
20:00
How electric vehicles are changing the car dealership business model.
24:28
The importance of a strong team during her time as CEO of Citroen.
28:38
The loneliness of being a CEO and the need for a trusted sounding board.
32:45
The importance of being able to change your mind as a leader.
36:47
Leadership traits, including being self-critical and managing diverse teams.
40:55
Linda's perspective on the UK automotive industry's future.
45:00
A report showing the UK's readiness for electric vehicles.
48:20
Final thoughts on the global automotive perspective.
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